Paths to Your Past – An NGS Video Presentation

The National Genealogical Society announces the release of Paths to Your Past, a twelve-minute video documentary available online (www.ngsgenealogy.org) and on DVD, in which noted genealogists and family researchers tell why they are passionate about researching their family history. Paths Continue reading Paths to Your Past – An NGS Video Presentation

Registration for the 2010 NGS Family History Conference is Now Open

The following announcement was received this morning: Mark your Calendar for the 2010 Family History Conference, “Follow Your Ancestral Trail”, which will be held 28 April—1 May 2010, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Whether your family helped settle the nation, Continue reading Registration for the 2010 NGS Family History Conference is Now Open

The National Genealogical Society Newsletter Competition is Open

The annual NGS Newsletter Competition has now begun, with a deadline for Submissions of 31 December. The competititon is meant to recognize the hard work, long hours, and creativity that editors devote to their newsletters. The Categories are as follows: Continue reading The National Genealogical Society Newsletter Competition is Open

The Blog Format is a Winner for Reaching Members, Subscribers, and the Public

More genealogy-related organizations and communicators are moving to a blog format for communicating with their membership and subscribers. Thinking back in time, Dick Eastman was one of the first with wide readership to make the move to a blog. I Continue reading The Blog Format is a Winner for Reaching Members, Subscribers, and the Public

Exhibit Booth Space Goes on Sale For the 2010 NGS Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

Exhibit booth sales for the 2010 NGS Family History Conference will open at 12am Eastern Time today. Exhibit booths for 2010 are $270 for a regular 10×10 booth, and $210 for a society 10×10 booth. The Exhibit hall will be Continue reading Exhibit Booth Space Goes on Sale For the 2010 NGS Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

NGS Announces that Willard C. Heiss is the 2009 NGS Genealogy Hall of Fame Inductee

The National Genealogical Society Genealogy Hall of Fame program honors outstanding genealogists whose achievements in the field of American genealogy have had a great impact on our field. The 2009 selection is Willard C. Heiss, an Indiana Quaker scholar. He Continue reading NGS Announces that Willard C. Heiss is the 2009 NGS Genealogy Hall of Fame Inductee

Upcoming NGS Conferences in Salt Lake City and Charleston

Now that we have the National Genealogical Society conference in Raleigh in the history books, we’re looking forward to conferences in Salt Lake City and Charleston. The 2010 Family History Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah The National Genealogical Society Continue reading Upcoming NGS Conferences in Salt Lake City and Charleston

Save Money On Your Stay at the NGS Conference in Raleigh

Dick Eastman just posted an excellent blog that deals with cutting your costs while attending the upcoming National Genealogical Society Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina (May 13-16, 2009). He’s checked out 10 local hotels – and lists their locations, rates, Continue reading Save Money On Your Stay at the NGS Conference in Raleigh

2010 NGS Family History Conference in Salt Lake: Call for Papers by 1 April 2009

The following is directly from UpFront with NGS, Volume 9 # 9, February 2009: Proposals will be accepted from 1 January to 1 April 2009 for the 2010 NGS Family History Conference, “Follow Your Ancestral Trails,” to be held in Continue reading 2010 NGS Family History Conference in Salt Lake: Call for Papers by 1 April 2009

2009 NGS Family History Conference-Local Tours, Pre-Conference Sessions, Free Events, and More

The following news was received from the National Genealogical Society today. The 2009 NGS Family History Conference in Raleigh will take place in the brand new Raleigh Convention Center. Hotel accommodations are in the adjoining new Marriott Hotel or nearby Continue reading 2009 NGS Family History Conference-Local Tours, Pre-Conference Sessions, Free Events, and More

2010 National Genealogical Society Conference in Salt Lake City – Call for Papers

The following news release was sent out by the National Genealogical Society: Effective 1 January 2009, proposals are being accepted for the 2010 NGS Family History Conference, “Follow Your Ancestral Trails,” to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, 29 Continue reading 2010 National Genealogical Society Conference in Salt Lake City – Call for Papers

NGS Call For Papers for Kansas City 2008 National Conference

The following announcement was published in the November 2006 edition of Upfront with NGS. “This conference will feature record types from across the country. Speakers interested in participating in the 2008 NGS conference are invited to submit lecture proposals for Continue reading NGS Call For Papers for Kansas City 2008 National Conference

Paul Milner Joining Sheila Benedict as a NGS Britain and Ireland Forum Co-Leader

“The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is very pleased to announce that Paul Milner is joining the NGS Britain and Ireland Forum as co-leader. Paul will join Sheila Benedict, CG, in leading the Britain and Ireland Forum, an NGS members-only Forum Continue reading Paul Milner Joining Sheila Benedict as a NGS Britain and Ireland Forum Co-Leader